On Jan. 29, the Government of Canada announced new restrictions on international travel. Effective Jan. 31, all flights from Canada to Mexico and the Caribbean have been suspended until April 30, 2021. Additionally, beginning at midnight (11:59 p.m. EST) on…
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Federal Retirees and the federal public service unions want to make sure Treasury Board gets the message – PSHCP renewal is long overdue. Improvements to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) is a top priority for the National Association of…
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The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has released the 2021 Quebec taxable benefits calculations for the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan (PDSP). Since 1993, employer contributions toward some group insurance plans – including health and dental – are considered a…
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Effective Jan. 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, all air passengers five years of age or older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be…
Read article To reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers to Canada are required to provide contact and quarantine information. Beginning Nov. 21, 2020, the Government of Canada has introduced new requirements under the Quarantine Act for all travellers, including Canadian…
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On behalf of the National Association of Federal Retirees, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season! It’s no secret that 2020 has been an extremely challenging and painful year. From scary health crises to unforeseen…
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Federal Retirees’ Mega Recruitment Drive contest is ending Dec. 31, so time is running out! The 2020 Mega Recruitment Drive comes to a close on Dec. 31 but don’t worry – you still have a chance to win. The…
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With its fall fiscal update, the federal government plans a record-high deficit to kick-start the Canadian economy. The biggest headline for Canadians from Monday’s long-awaited fall economic statement is that Canada is planning another $100 billion of pandemic stimulus…
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Send cards to CAF members who can’t be with their loved ones this holiday season! Earlier this month, a tweet from the Canadian Forces in the US asked Canadians to write letters to members who will be unable to…
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Holland Cavan added her own creative touch to our Veterans’ Week poster, and we love it! This year, Federal Retirees invited members and their loved ones to use our colour-in poster to raise awareness of Veterans’ Week in their…
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The National Association of Federal Retirees is looking for volunteers to fill the role of advocacy program officer in Quebec and Manitoba. Apply today! Advocacy program officers are volunteer leaders at Federal Retirees. They support our Reach 338…
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Federal Retirees CEO Simon Coakeley is calling on the government to ensure equitable outcomes for all veterans. On Nov. 12, 2020, Simon Coakeley, CEO of the National Association of Federal Retirees, appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee…
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